AD 47-02-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Superior Aircraft Company | V | Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Superior Aircraft Company | V-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Improper adjustment of the landing gear retraction system could result in damage to the retraction system due to insufficient upward pressure on the retraction links, unequal pressure on the push-pull rods, or improper down limit switch gap settings.
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Required Actions
Inspect the landing gear retraction system every 100 hours of operation to ensure push-pull rod adjustments withstand a minimum upward pressure of 25 pounds, equal pressure on both main gear struts, and down limit switch gap between 0.015 inch to 0.020 inch.
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Compliance Time
after each 100 hours of operation
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Affected Aircraft
Superior Aircraft Company Models V and V2 Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Retraction Adjustment
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-02-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-02-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Retraction Adjustment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: V | V-2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-02-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-02-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-02-07 CULVER: (Was Service Note 1 of AD-778-2.) Applies to Models V and V2 Aircraft. Inspection required after each 100 hours of operation. Inspect landing gear retraction system to determine that adjustments are as follows: (1) With the landing gear extended and no load on the wheels, the push-pull rod adjustments should be such that the center joint of the retraction links attached to each shock strut will withstand a minimum upward pressure of 25 pounds without movement. (2) The length of the push-pull rods in the wing should be so adjusted that the retraction links attached to both main gear struts are under equal pressure. (3) The down limit switch should be adjusted to cut off when the gap between the down stop and the horn on the actuating mechanism is 0.015 inch to 0.020 inch. Maintenance of these adjustments is necessary to prevent damage to the retraction system. (Culver Service Memorandum No. 12 dated November 27, 1946, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-02-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-02-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Retraction Adjustment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: V | V-2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-02-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-02-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-02-07 CULVER: (Was Service Note 1 of AD-778-2.) Applies to Models V and V2 Aircraft. Inspection required after each 100 hours of operation. Inspect landing gear retraction system to determine that adjustments are as follows: (1) With the landing gear extended and no load on the wheels, the push-pull rod adjustments should be such that the center joint of the retraction links attached to each shock strut will withstand a minimum upward pressure of 25 pounds without movement. (2) The length of the push-pull rods in the wing should be so adjusted that the retraction links attached to both main gear struts are under equal pressure. (3) The down limit switch should be adjusted to cut off when the gap between the down stop and the horn on the actuating mechanism is 0.015 inch to 0.020 inch. Maintenance of these adjustments is necessary to prevent damage to the retraction system. (Culver Service Memorandum No. 12 dated November 27, 1946, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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